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217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 217 Dekalb Ave

Property image for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,840

Sale price

$2,598,750

General information

Address

Primary address

217 Dekalb Avenue

ZIP code

11205

Neighborhood

Fort Greene

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02091-0072

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,040

Building dimensions

20 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2020

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/10/2019

Sale price

$2,598,750

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,750

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Dekalb Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 93.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,840

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

96 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.52 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/10/2019	$2,598,750	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/27/2020 - R 01/02/2020 - D	Revocation of Power of Attorney (2020012000425001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/27/2020 - R 12/16/2019 - D	Revocation of Power of Attorney (2020012000425004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/27/2020 - R 12/16/2019 - D	Revocation of Power of Attorney (2020012000425003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/27/2020 - R 12/16/2019 - D	Revocation of Power of Attorney (2020012000425002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/24/2019 - R 10/23/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019102400056001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/18/2019 - R 10/10/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019101700693006)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/18/2019 - R 10/10/2019 - D	Deed (2019101700693005)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/18/2019 - R 10/05/2019 - D	Power of Attorney (2019101700693003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X
10/18/2019 - R 10/05/2019 - D	Power of Attorney (2019101700693001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X
10/18/2019 - R 10/04/2019 - D	Power of Attorney (2019101700693004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$11,750

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,714,000

Assessed value

$222,840

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,429,000	$205,740	$56,640	19.843%	$11,239	$11,239	-1.20%
2024/25	$2,815,000	$168,900	$56,639	20.085%	$11,376	$11,376	+32.84%
2023/24	$3,791,000	$227,460	$42,638	20.085%	$8,564	$8,564	+4.80%
2022/23	$3,383,000	$202,980	$40,237	20.309%	$8,172	$8,172	+7.78%
2021/22	$3,073,000	$184,380	$37,978	19.963%	$7,582	$7,582	+0.55%
2020/21	$3,109,000	$186,540	$35,831	21.045%	$7,541	$7,541	-0.57%
2019/20	$2,806,000	$168,360	$35,830	21.167%	$7,584	$7,584	+2.03%
2018/19	$3,558,000	$213,480	$35,532	20.919%	$7,433	$7,433	+8.74%
2017/18	$2,768,000	$166,080	$33,531	20.385%	$6,835	$6,835	+8.04%
2016/17	$2,487,000	$149,220	$31,648	19.991%	$6,327	$6,327	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/19/2025	Alteration
08/19/2025	Alteration
08/12/2025	Alteration
08/05/2025	Alteration CO
11/03/2021	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Fort Greene residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,564,600

36.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,188

7.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.197

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.10
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.10
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.08
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.08
William T Dillon Child Study Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	69	0.11
William T Dillon Child Study Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	69	0.11
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.13
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.20
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.24
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	234	0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	5	No	Public	6-8	226	0.08
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.13
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.20
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.24
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-8	46	0.32
Fort Green Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	173	0.36
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.39
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.50
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.51
Community Roots Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	469	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.20
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.22
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.24
Brooklyn Technical High School	10	No	Public	9-12	5,940	0.30
Benjamin Banneker Academy	8	No	Public	9-12	759	0.41
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.50
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.54
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.56
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	247	0.56
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.65

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 3,040 square feet.

When was 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 10/10/2019 for $2,598,750.

What is the assessed value of 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $222,840.

What are the property taxes for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 217 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $11,750.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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